The rules for Perkins funding contain strict guidelines for the types of costs that are eligible to be included in program funding proposals. On the flip side, there is also a lengthy list of costs that are not eligible to be included in a proposal for Perkins CTE funding. There are some basic criteria for the use of expenditures.

Expenditures must:

Meet the purpose of the Perkins Act

Be necessary and reasonable

Expenditures may not:

Be used for general purposes

Be used for maintenance of existing programs or equipment

Eligible Uses (Costs to be included in a proposal) include:

Administrative costs - up to 5%

Personnel services

Operating expenses

Stipends

Consultant costs

Instructional materials costs

Travel expenses

Instructional equipment costs

Ineligible Uses (Costs that are not allowed in Perkins CTE funding proposals) include: